Top rated Sights & Landmarks in San Francisco

Experience the best that San Francisco has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 166 places from Sights & Landmarks category.

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The Parsonage
Bed & breakfast
Unique, cozy rooms in a Victorian mansion, plus a multicourse breakfast & nightly sweets & brandy.
4.80 (54 reviews) (~0.83 km from centre)
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Noe Peak
Scenic spot
👍 🏆Good: uninterrupted 360-degree views of San Francisco, short hike up from the road (2-3 minutes); much less crowded than the Christmas Point tourist trap nearby; aligned with Market St. so you can see all the way into the Bay 👎🏻Bad: very windy, no seating except one rock with a geodetic marker...
4.80 (53 reviews) (~3.92 km from centre)
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Bruce Lee mural
Tourist attraction
👍👍 This neighborhood is one of the oldest and most established Chinatowns in the USA. Passing through the famous Dragon’s Gate you enter a vibrant labyrinth of streets and alleys lined with dim sum shops and other traditional restaurants. In addition to herbalists, bakeries and souvenir shops, you can...
4.80 (43 reviews) (~2.04 km from centre)
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Emperor Norton's Fantastic San Francisco Time Machine
Sightseeing tour agency
👍👍 I usually do not have time for walking tours at places I visit. With an internet coupon, I was intrigued to try this walking tour with Emperor Norton. I'm not from San Francisco, so was not familiar with Emperor Norton folklore. Emperor Norton (today's modern incarnation) is very well versed with...
4.80 (42 reviews) (~1.5 km from centre)
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Oracle Park
Stadium
Home to the San Francisco Giants, this ballpark with bay views offers tours & hosts special events.
4.70 (26.7K reviews) (~2.69 km from centre)
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Palace of Fine Arts
Event venue
This Greco-Roman palace & architectural attraction hosts an ever-changing roster of performing arts.
4.70 (22.2K reviews) (~3.65 km from centre)
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Dolores Park
Park
Locals of all ages gather at this outdoor hot spot for picnics & people-watching.
4.70 (14.1K reviews) (~2.23 km from centre)
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Twin Peaks
Park
Renowned, 180-degree views of the Bay Area are offered at this 64-acre park with hiking trails.
4.70 (12.6K reviews) (~3.78 km from centre)
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Exploratorium
Science museum
Hundreds of interactive, educational exhibits & activities illustrating scientific principles.
4.70 (7.9K reviews) (~3.2 km from centre)
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Sea Lions
Scenic spot
Docks off Pier 39 that are a favorite hangout of hundreds of sunbathing, barking sea lions.
4.70 (7.3K reviews) (~3.6 km from centre)
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San Francisco Cable Car Museum
Rail museum
Antique cable cars on exhibit in the historic building that houses the cable-pulling equipment.
4.70 (5.5K reviews) (~1.89 km from centre)
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Sea Lion Viewing Area
Scenic spot
👍👍 Sea lions are majestic! They are so lazy and fun to watch. I could spend hours here and still want more time. It’s so calming and entertaining to be in this area. They sleep, move around, yell and play with each other. Must visit spot if you’re visiting San Francisco.
4.70 (4.1K reviews) (~3.61 km from centre)
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Alamo Square
Park
Green space with a playground, tennis court & views of the city's iconic painted Victorian houses.
4.70 (3.6K reviews) (~1.34 km from centre)
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Conservatory of Flowers
Botanical garden
Golden Gate Park's Victorian-era glass greenhouse has more than 2,000 species of plants & flowers.
4.70 (3.2K reviews) (~3.62 km from centre)
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Christmas Tree Point
Scenic spot
👍👍 Great views of both bay & Pacific & San Francisco. Some of the roads are closed, so you can get out and walk around. The public bathroom were open. Plenty of parking.
4.70 (2.9K reviews) (~3.57 km from centre)
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The Castro Theatre
Movie theater
Circa-1922 cinema for offbeat films, musical movie sing-alongs, drag acts & pre-show organ concerts.
4.70 (2.5K reviews) (~2.3 km from centre)
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Lafayette Park
Park
Puppies & picnickers pack this hilltop park, which includes a playground & tennis courts.
4.70 (2.4K reviews) (~1.56 km from centre)
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ALCATRAZ TOURS
Sightseeing tour agency
👍👍 Overall this was a great way to experience Alcatraz. From the moment we got on the boat, to the moment we returned from the island, it was fun and educational. The tour boat itself that shuttles passengers to the island is solar powered, which is pleasant to know it’s operating with less of a carbon...
4.70 (2K reviews) (~3.34 km from centre)
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Glen Canyon Park
Park
A deep canyon runs through this park, which features sports fields, tennis courts & playgrounds.
4.70 (1.4K reviews) (~4.64 km from centre)
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SS Jeremiah O'Brien
Maritime museum
Functioning World War II–era naval ship serving as a living museum for the Liberty class of ships.
4.70 (1.3K reviews) (~3.53 km from centre)
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